Better materials.
Houndstooth has a little more character than a smooth solid fabric. The open weave gives it a lightly textured feel that’s easy to notice when you run your hand across it—substantial without feeling rough. It has a dry, natural hand with a bit of visual depth from the woven pattern, creating a fabric that feels relaxed, lived-in, and comfortable. The texture adds warmth and interest without being heavy, making it an easy choice for everyday furniture that gets plenty of use.
Durability Rating
Lightweight and flexible. Easy to wash.
Durability
The open weave that gives houndstooth its texture and character also makes it a bit more delicate than tightly woven upholstery fabrics. It holds up well to normal household use, but the raised weave can be more susceptible to snagging from pet claws, sharp objects, or heavy abrasion. If you share your furniture with active dogs or cats, or expect particularly heavy daily wear, a tighter weave may be a more durable choice. For design-conscious spaces with moderate use, houndstooth offers plenty of lasting style and charm.
Care Info
To keep the texture and appearance of this fabric looking its best, we recommend dry cleaning only. The open weave can be sensitive to washing, which may affect the fabric's shape, texture, or overall finish. For everyday care, vacuum gently using an upholstery attachment to remove dust and debris, and blot spills promptly with a clean, dry cloth. Avoid machine washing, soaking, or harsh cleaning products, as they can damage the weave and shorten the life of the fabric.
Any size. Any style.
Square Armrests
Set of 2: Starting at $55.00
Simple and modern, these armrests are most common on sofas and sectionals.
Round Armrests
Set of 2: Starting at $60.00
Made to fit a wide range of round armrests, based on your exact measurements or tracings.
Wedge Armrests
Set of 2: Starting at $63.00
Wedge arm protectors appear on sofas, armchairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, and many others.
Specialty Armrests
Set of 2: Starting at $84.00
Custom-made for any other style of armrest, like barrel, contour, or any combination of styles.
OUR PROMISE
Perfect fit, guaranteed.
We use your photos, detailed tracings, and a few extra checks to make sure your cover fits the way it should. If you’re not in love with the fit, send it back and we’ll fine-tune it until it’s just right.*
OUR WORKSHOP
Made in the USA.
For over 20 years, we’ve been making slipcovers the right way. Better materials. Careful construction. A sharp eye for detail. The result is a clean, tailored look that holds up beautifully over time.
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FAQs
Most custom armrest covers are made in about 5 business days in our Queens, NY workshop. Once it’s finished, we ship it right out. (We're New Yorkers so we've got to move fast.)
We offer free ground shipping on orders over $100. In many cases, you’ll have your new slipcover in as little as two weeks from the time you order.
Pretty much anything. If it has an arm, chances are we've created an armrest cover for it over the years. From dining chairs, office chairs, desk chairs, recliners, captain's chairs on a boat, RV drivers seats, sofas, loveseats, sofa beds, sectionals, unusual shapes—we’ve seen a lot over the years. If you’re unsure, just send a few photos to sales@slipcovershop.com and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Yes, you can. We just ask that you send a sample first so we can inspect it. Some fabrics simply don’t work well for slipcovers, and we want to make sure the final result will look great and hold up over time.
aYou can send samples to our office at 58-25 Laurel Hill Blvd, 2nd Floor, Woodside, NY 11377. But give us a ring or an email, first, so that we can let you know if the fabric is something we can do.
Take a look at the care instructions, above.
While some fabrics are fine to throw in the wash, other do shrink a bit or get wrinkled after the wash. For example, even if you air dry, a hot day in Arizona could shrink a cotton blend cover so that it doesn't fit as well. It's always a good idea to spot clean or dry clean. If you're unsure, just give us a ring.
Don’t worry. We don’t rely on measurements alone.
We also review your photos, tracings, and other details to double-check everything before your cover is made. Our team has made thousands of slipcovers and knows what to look for.
If you’d like help, we can schedule a quick video call and walk you through the whole process step-by-step. We’ll show you exactly what to measure and how to do it. Just give us a ring or email us at sales@slipcovershop.com.
If we haven't shipped your order, just contact sales@slipcovershop.com or give us a call and we'll see if we can make make any modifications.
After we ship, because each custom slipcover is made specifically for your furniture, we’re not able to accept standard returns.
That’s why we encourage customers to order swatches first and review our measurement guide carefully. And if the fit needs adjusting, we’ll work with you to fine-tune the cover so that you love it. That's our Perfect Fit Guarantee.
